General Practitioner; GP

Cwm Garw Practice is seeking to appoint a motivated, dynamic and compassionate Salaried General Practitioner to join our established primary care team in Wales. This fixed-term post offers the opportunity to work within a supportive dispensing practice delivering high-quality General Medical Services (GMS) in line with the GMS contract, NHS Wales policies and clinical governance requirements.

The role offers clinical autonomy, flexibility and the opportunity to work within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

Provide safe, effective and patient-centred primary medical care to registered patients

Undertake routine and urgent consultations (face-to-face, telephone and/or digital)

Assess, diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions in line with NICE guidance and best practice

Prescribe safely and appropriately within professional and practice guidelines

Maintain accurate and timely clinical records using the practice clinical system

Participate in clinical governance activities including audit, quality improvement and significant event analysis

Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and wider Primary Care Cluster

Contribute to practice meetings and service development

Comply with NHS Wales policies, safeguarding responsibilities and information governance requirements

Cwm Garw Practice is a well-established dispensing GP practice serving a rural and semi-rural population in Wales. We provide comprehensive General Medical Services (GMS) and pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within NHS Wales.

As a dispensing practice, we offer an integrated service to our patients, supported by an experienced and efficient dispensary team. We work closely with our local Primary Care Cluster, community services and secondary care colleagues.

Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, practice nurses, pharmacists, HCAs, care coordinators, dispensary staff and a strong administrative and management team. We actively promote staff wellbeing, professional development and sustainable working practices.

Location: Cwm Garw Practice, Pontycymmer, Bridgend, Wales.
Contract: Salaried GP Fixed term 6months with view to extend to permanent contract at the end of the fixed term.

About the Practice

Cwm Garw Practice is a well-established dispensing GP practice serving a rural and semi-rural population in Wales. We provide comprehensive General Medical Services (GMS) and pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within NHS Wales.

As a dispensing practice, we offer an integrated service to our patients, supported by an experienced and efficient dispensary team. We work closely with our local Primary Care Cluster, community services and secondary care colleagues.

Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, practice nurses, pharmacists, HCAs, care coordinators, dispensary staff and a strong administrative and management team. We actively promote staff wellbeing, professional development and sustainable working practices.

The Role

We are seeking a motivated, dynamic and compassionate Salaried General Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive team. The post holder will deliver high-quality primary medical care in line with the GMS contract, NHS Wales policies and clinical governance requirements.

The role offers clinical autonomy, flexibility and the opportunity to work within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective and patient-centred primary medical care to registered patients
• Undertake routine and urgent consultations (face-to-face, telephone and/or digital)
• Assess, diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions in line with NICE guidance and best practice
• Prescribe safely and appropriately within professional and practice guidelines
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records using the practice clinical system
• Participate in clinical governance activities including audit, quality improvement and significant event analysis
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and wider Primary Care Cluster
• Contribute to practice meetings and service development
• Comply with NHS Wales policies, safeguarding responsibilities and information governance requirements

Working Pattern and Benefits

• 6 sessions per week inc. 1 day On-Call (Negotiable) Monday, Tuesday and Friday
• Flexible working arrangements considered
• 10 or 15-minute appointments 25 appointments per day.
• Home visits supported by the MDT
• Indemnity arrangements in line with NHS Wales requirements
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
• Annual leave and study leave in accordance with BMA / NHS Wales guidance
• Supportive practice management and experienced GP colleagues

About You

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Completion of GP Specialty Training (CCT or equivalent)
• Inclusion on the NHS Wales Performers List (or eligibility to apply)
• Commitment to high-quality patient care and the values of NHS Wales
• Excellent communication,…